Stacy Cantor Abrams, editor, has been with the Bloomsbury USA company since 2005, starting at the Bloomsbury Children’s Books imprint as an editorial assistant and eventually moving over to Walker Books for Young Readers to acquire for the list. Since then she’s had the pleasure to work on fabulous books that span many genres, with a personal fondness for funny or strong read-aloud picture books, coming-of-age middle grade, and YA that’s both literary and commercial -- as evidenced by some of her current projects: the clever read-aloud picture books Ribbit Rabbit and Moo Hoo by Candace Ryan and illustrated by Mike Lowery; sweet picture book about an unlikely friendship Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon; gorgeously written and heartfelt coming-of-age middle-grade Me & Jack by Danette Haworth; quirky adventure middle-grade with a wide cast of characters The Mapmaker and the Ghost by Sarvenaz Tash; contemporary, literary YA story-from-beyond Between by Jessica Warman, about a girl who discovers she has died and must uncover the mystery of her untimely death; and The International Kissing Club by Ivy Adams, about four best friends who study abroad, kiss cute boys, and post about it on Facebook. Stacy is also looking for edgy and hard-hitting YA that explores contemporary issues, middle-grade with a strong commercial hook, and anything with a juicy romance at its heart. Previous to coming to Bloomsbury, Stacy worked for a book packager in Chicago.

Learn more about Stacy and the Walker list at: www.bloomsburykids.com
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Anna Myers

Anna Myers is the author of nineteen novels, all for middle-grade or young-adult readers. All nineteen novels were published by Walker Books, New York. Myers is a four-time winner of the Oklahoma Book Award.  Her books have also been honored by the New York Public Library as Best Books for the Teen Age, American Book Seller’s Pick of the List, New York Public Library 100 Book to Read and Share, Notable Social Studies Trade Books, Children’s Crown Award Honor Book, Society of School Librarians International Book Award, Parents’ Choice Award, ALA Quick Pick List, and Junior Library Guild Selection. Myers has addressed the New York Librarian Association, American Library Association, International Reading Association, and many other groups of educators.  She is also a popular speaker for writing conferences and workshops.  To learn more about Anna Myers and her books visit www.annamyers.info.

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